A gas leak investigation caused the evacuation of three buildings on Amsterdam Avenue in Washington Heights. The FDNY and Con Edison responded to elevated gas readings reported around 10:30 a.m. on Monday. Nearly 100 people were temporarily displaced, with approximately 70 directly affected by the evacuation of buildings Nos. 1984, 1989, and 1993. Emergency personnel were actively working to identify the source of the gas leak without any reported injuries. The city's Office of Emergency Management advised the public to expect delays in the surrounding area due to road closures.
An investigation into a gas leak forced the evacuation of multiple Washington Heights buildings on Monday, temporarily displacing nearly 100 people.
Con Edison and the FDNY were at the scene of a mixed-use building on Amsterdam Avenue responding to elevated gas readings.
Three Amsterdam Avenue buildings were evacuated, impacting roughly 70 people with ongoing operations to find the source of the leak.
No injuries were reported despite a heavy emergency response and the city's Office of Emergency Management warning about expected delays in the area.
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